BSc Paramedic Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science, a paramedic science degree centred on emergency and unscheduled care. Core topics include Clinical Skills. Students complete 750 hours of placement learning a year in settings such as ambulance services, GP surgeries, and hospitals, and the curriculum is recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The first year covers academic studies, health science for paramedic practice, introduction to clinical skills and assessments for paramedics, and professional studies in paramedicine, alongside clinical practice placement 1. The second year focuses on obstetric and neonatal care for paramedics, trauma assessment and management for paramedics, assessment and management for paramedics 1, assessment and management for paramedics 2, and clinical practice placement 2. The third year involves managing the critically unwell patient, preparing for paramedic practice, improving paramedicine, and clinical practice placement 3. Students undertake a project aimed at improving paramedic service in their final year.
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Entry requirements
120 UCAS tariff points including 112 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. GCSE grade 4 Science. An A-level science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) is preferable. Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 52%
- Learning opportunities: 47%
- Assessment and feedback: 48%
- Academic support: 40%
- Organisation and management: 13%
- Learning resources: 51%
- Student voice: 31%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 50%
- Other Health Professionals: 30%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 40%
- London: 45%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a paramedic.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to academic studies
- Health science for paramedic practice
- Introduction to clinical skills and assessments for paramedics
- Professional studies in paramedicine
- Clinical practice placement 1
- Obstetric and neonatal care for paramedics
- Trauma assessment and management for paramedics
- Assessment and management for paramedics 1
- Assessment and management for paramedics 2
- Clinical practice placement 2
- Managing the critically unwell patient
- Preparing for paramedic practice
- Improving paramedicine
- Clinical practice placement 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £32,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at University of Bedfordshire do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Paramedic Science at University of Bedfordshire?
52% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Paramedic Science at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Is BSc Paramedic Science at University of Bedfordshire accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a paramedic.
How many students continue on BSc Paramedic Science at University of Bedfordshire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.